Monument record MWX3473 - Radipole Lane, Weymouth: pit with a burial
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Summary
A contracted inhumation in a scoop at the base of a shallow pit. It was interpreted as being of Roman date, and part of a cemetery known from other finds in the vicinity.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A contracted inhumation, probably not earlier than the 3rd or 4th century AD was found in 1935 near the hill crest (SY66338100), lying east-west with the head to the west in a scoop at the base of a shallow pit. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6633 8100 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 19 2014 2:22PM